Cyclone Montha LIVE: Landfall Underway; 3–4 Hours to Complete: IMD

Storm 20 km Off Coast; Landfall Any Minute

Amalapuram, Antarvedi-Pallipalem, Narsapur, Palakollu and Bhimavaram, the delta belt between Kakinada and Machilipatnam, will take the first hit. Cyclone Montha nears land with gusts of 85 to 100 kmph, satellite imagery shows.

Visakhapatnam, Simhachalam, Anakapalle, Kanchangi, Ronganivanipalem, Chirala, Vadarevu, Nellore, Prakasam, Rajampeta, Konaseema, East Godavari, Rajamahendravaram, Khammam and Warangal are seeing heavy rain as the Sarada and Varaha rivers overflow and the Penna and Cheyyeru rise across the coast.

NDMA Issues Cyclone Alerts in Andhra, Odisha

NDMA activates Cell Broadcast system in Andhra and Odisha to push real-time cyclone warnings to mobile phones.

Chirala: Beaches Closed, Waves Cause Coastal Erosion in Vadarevu, Surrounding Areas

Chirala: Due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, huge waves are rising on the coast of Chirala's Vadarevu in Bapatla district. A part of the coast has been eroded due to the rising waves. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have already closed the beaches. The police have not allowed tourists since yesterday. The beaches of Vadarevu, Ramapuram, Katarivaripalem, Motupalli, and China Ganjam, which are always bustling with tourists, are quiet.

Heavy Rains Raise Gambhiram Reservoir Flood Level, Warnings Issued in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam district is witnessing heavy rains due to Cyclone Montha. Due to heavy rains, the flood level at Gambhiram reservoir in Anandapuram mandal's Gambhiram panchayat has increased. In this context, officials have issued warnings to visitors not to go to the reservoir and to locals and people in the surrounding areas to be vigilant.

Cyclone Montha: Rivers Overflow, Roads Flood Anakapalle

Due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, Anakapalle district is receiving heavy rains. Due to the Montha cyclone the Sarada and Varaha rivers are overflowing. Heavy rain water has reached the road at Vedurlagadda. Due to this, traffic in Kanchangi and Ronganivanipalem villages has come to a standstill. Sarada river in Yelamanchili constituency is flowing near Kothur in the mandal.

Simhachalam Temple Steps Closed as Rainwater Flows Down from Simhagiri

Water is flowing on the steps of the Simhachalam temple. Rainwater falling on Simhagiri is flowing down the steps. As a precautionary measure, the temple staff has closed the steps.

Cyclone Montha: Heavy Rains in Vishakhapatanam

Due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, heavy rains are falling in Visakhapatnam district. Roads have been flooded in many places. Heavy floodwaters are flowing on Scindia Road. As a result, vehicular movement is being disrupted. Motorists are facing severe difficulties as they are unable to move forward in the flood.

Cyclone Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal; Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Expected Along Andhra Coast

Amaravati: A cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified and is moving north-northwestwards at a speed of 10 kmph. The system is currently centered about 100 km from Machilipatnam, 180 km from Kakinada, and 270 km from Visakhapatnam.

According to weather officials, the cyclone is likely to cause slightly severe damage as it approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the coastal districts, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 90–110 kmph during the peak period.

Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain indoors and take necessary precautions as the system continues to intensify.

Union Minister Vaishnaw reviews railway's preparedness for cyclone, directs 3 zones to mobilise resources for emergency response

Union Minister Vaishnaw reviews railway's preparedness for cyclone, directs 3 zones to mobilise resources for emergency response

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the railway’s preparedness for Cyclone Montha, directing the ministry to take precautionary measures, and asked three zones to mobilise resources for emergency response.

“The minister has asked East Coast, South Coast and South Central zones to mobilise resources for emergency response and take necessary precautions,” a senior railway official said.

An official note said that the railway minister discussed the key action points such as activation of divisional war rooms, readying essential materials, machinery, and manpower, especially in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur divisions, along with monitoring train operations to minimise passenger inconvenience.

Cyclone Montha Batters Andhra Coast; Heavy Rains, Gales Lash Coastal Districts

The impact of Cyclone Montha has begun to be felt across Andhra Pradesh, with the situation turning alarming in several coastal areas. The sea has turned rough, with giant waves crashing violently along the shoreline, causing panic among residents in low-lying and seaside villages.

Heavy rains are lashing North Andhra to Nellore, accompanied by dark clouds covering the entire coastal belt. Strong gusty winds continue to intensify, leading to widespread damage. Reports indicate roofs of houses being blown away, roads getting washed out, and trees and electric poles collapsing under the force of the wind.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable coastal regions to remain indoors and move to relief shelters wherever necessary. Disaster response teams have been deployed to handle emergencies and restore disrupted power lines.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued heavy rainfall and strong winds in the coming hours as Cyclone Montha advances inland. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until further notice.